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Niger: Technical Director in MNCH, FP/SRH, Nutrition, WASH

Closing date: 2019-10-03

Overview

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is seeking a Technical Director for a potential 5 year, USAID-funded, Health Service Delivery Activity in Niger. This project will will improve access to quality health services and strengthening ownership and management of health services by communities, in partnership with citizens, local government, and service providers.

This position is subject to project award and funding.

Specific Responsibilities

The Technical Director is responsible for the following:

Technical leadership, oversight and management the technical aspects of the project s scope of work, and ensure effective and timely implementation of the project.

Design and implementation of technical activities to strengthen MNCH, FP/SRH, nutrition, and WASH services and ensure technical staff apply national and internationally accepted technical norms and standards and best practices for timely delivery of high quality services.

Support the Chief of Party in the design, roll-out, and day-to-day management and implementation of interventions.

Collaborate and provide technical support to stakeholders on various levels to ensure program outcomes are achieved including MOH, private sector and other implementing partners.

Qualifications and Experience

Advanced degree in public health, nursing, midwifery or other clinical training.

Niger: Director of Programs - Niger

Closing date: 2019-10-04

About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.

Background

Mercy Corps has been working in Niger since July 2005, when we first responded to the severe food security crisis that plagued the country. Today, our interventions focus on CLA, food security, gender, livestock research, social cohesion and peacebuilding, youth employment, and piloting climate technology. Our work in these areas contributes to Nigerien communities' resilience to shocks and stresses, and enables them to achieve long-term, inclusive and equitable development. Our vision for change requires the private sector, government and civil society to work together to create meaningful and sustainable change. Mercy Corps Niger is currently implementing a number of development and humanitarian programs with field offices in Abala, Filingue, Maradi, Tillab ri, and recently Ouagadougou. In 2018, we were able to benefit more than 139,000 vulnerable Nigeriens. Mercy Corps has also been working through partners in Burkina Faso since 2016 on conflict and livestock programming.

General Position Summary

The Director of Programs (DOP) will have management responsibility and budget oversight over more than $10 million in programming. He/she will work closely with the Country Director (CD) and programs team to lead new program development and ensure effective program coordination and implementation, monitoring and evaluation, quality assurance and accountability in close collaboration with the operations team. The position is based in Niamey, with regular travel to the field sites. S/he will help represent the Mercy Corps programs to donors, other NGOs, stakeholders, thematic clusters, relevant government authorities, and other program partners

Essential Job ResponsibilitiesStrategy & Vision

Assist the Country Director with driving the strategic vision for Mercy Corps in Niger and implementing the three-year country strategy. This includes ensuring that crosscutting themes are integrated in all aspects of program implementation, development and management.

Help outline and maintain strategic plans for the implementation of program activities, including finalizing target areas/activities, methods of operation and means of evaluation.**TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP & PROGRAM COORDINATION**

Provide leadership in all aspects of program oversight and coordination to ensure consistent quality, including the incorporation of crosscutting themes, quality data analysis, lessons learned and best practices.

Work with the Deputy Programs Director and Program Managers to monitor adherence to grant agreements, Mercy Corps' policies and procedures and relevant external rules and regulations.

Support the Deputy Programs Director and Program Managers to oversee performance of partners, sub-grantees, and technical contractors.

Conduct frequent field visits to all project sites for monitoring, quality control and program staff mentoring and coaching.

Build up programs' staff capacity and ensure effective and qualitative program implementation

Integrate community approaches, gender sensitivity and capacity building into all activities as appropriate. Certify that all interventions adhere to Mercy Corps' Gender Policy, Do No Harm principles, and beneficiary accountability standards.

Coordinate with procurement, logistics, security, administration, and human resources teams to ensure operational systems support all program activities.

Ensure that robust monitoring and evaluation, accountability, quality data collection and analysis systems are in place, adhered to and used as a decision-making tool.

Work with the Country Director to roll out and monitor DIG (Design for Impact) across all programs and develop a global MEL system with existing MEL staff.

Provide ongoing training and guidance to team members on MEL best practices.**NEW BUSINESS / PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT**

Work closely with Mercy Corps' New Initiatives Team to identify new initiatives and opportunities that respond to identified needs and the country strategy, in coordination with the Country Director and Program Managers, as well as the Regional Program Team, headquarters-based Senior Program Officers, Technical Advisors and other relevant staff.

Plan and lead the country team to assess the needs for program design, evaluate, analyze and further develop multi-year country specific strategic plan for Niger, in line with the regional value propositions and Mercy Corps' global strategy.

Put in place a business team focusing on the development of new businesses, new programs, etc.

Work closely with the Country Director and program team for the development of solid solicited and unsolicited concept notes and proposals.**Influence & Representation**

Represent Mercy Corps at government, donor, NGO and other relevant events, in close coordination with the Country Director.

Establish close and productive relationships with donors, NGOs, national government authorities, and strategic partners in Niamey, in close coordination with the Country Director.

Coordinate activities with consortium partners, sub-grantees, local government and other implementers, as well as with other Mercy Corps programs.**Security**

Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.

Proactively ensure that all team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.**Organizational Learning**

As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.**Accountability to PARTICIPANTS**

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specificallyto our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.**Supervisory Responsibility:** Deputy Programs Director, Technical Advisors, Program Directors and Managers, Country MEL Manager, Communications team.

Success Factors

The successful Director of Programs will have senior level experience in coordinating and managing programs in complex areas affected by chronic food and nutritional insecurity and climate change patterns. S/he will have exceptional program development and proposal writing skills, and an outstanding ability to design, implement and manage innovative programs that respond to current needs and reinforce the future program structure of Mercy Corps in the region. S/he will have proven experience with building capacity in cross-cultural teams, with strong leadership, communication and mentoring skills. Multi-tasking, prioritizing, problem solving and simultaneous attention to detail and strategic vision are essential. The most successful Mercy Corps team members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations. Patience, tenacity, diplomacy and a sense of humor will contribute to success.

Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions

The Director of Programs is based in Niamey. This is an accompanied position and housing is available in individual accommodation with freedom of movement. There are international schools (French and American) in Niamey and the city provides good access to most consumer goods. There are a number of health clinics, but serious illnesses will require evacuation. During the hot season is plagued by very high temperatures and frequent power cuts. This position requires up to 25% travel by plane and/or vehicle to field offices in relatively secure but climatically challenging environments. This position is eligible for R&R but not hardship pay.

Mercy Corps team members represent the agency both during and outside work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and Mercy Corps' policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

Fostering a diverse and open workplace is an important part of Mercy Corps' vision. Mercy Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer regardless of background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

MA/S or equivalent in international development, political/social science or other relevant field.

A minimum of 8 years of experience in progressively more senior management roles in international NGOs of great scope and complexity.

Niger: Deputy Chief of Party, USAID Youth Connect Niger

Closing date: 2019-10-06

Application : Apply for the jobOrganization: International Research and Exchanges BoardCountry: NigerClosing date: 06 Oct 2019

About IREX:

IREX is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to building a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world by empowering youth, cultivating leaders, strengthening institutions, and extending access to quality education and information. Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of over $90 million, offices in 20 countries, and a global staff of 400. We work in more than 100 countries worldwide.

Summary of Position:

IREX seeks qualified Deputy Chief of Party candidates for an anticipated five-year USAID-funded program in Niger which will equip vulnerable young women and men in Niger with technical and life skills, networks, and capital for increased strategic economic opportunities. The Deputy Chief of Party with be based in Niamey and will work closes with the Chief of Party (COP) to provide technical and management support to the USAID-funded Youth Connect program in Niger.

Citizens/residents of Niger are highly encouraged to apply. This position is contingent on funding.

Summary of Responsibilities:

In coordination with COP, provide vision and strategic guidance to the program and the team

Develop and maintain relationships with key government officials at the national and local level, other donors and implementers, private sector and civil society partners, program beneficiaries, youth leaders, youth cooperatives youth networks, and other stakeholders

In collaboration with COP, develop annual workplans and manage implementation

Work closely with COP and program staff to ensure deliverables are being met and support staff adhere to plans and deadlines

Work closely with COP to ensure successful and on-time day-to-day management and seamless integration of project activities

Niger: Chief of Party, USAID Youth Connect Niger

Closing date: 2019-10-06

Application : Apply for the jobOrganization: International Research and Exchanges BoardCountry: NigerClosing date: 06 Oct 2019

About IREX:

IREX is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to building a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world by empowering youth, cultivating leaders, strengthening institutions, and extending access to quality education and information. Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of over $90 million, offices in 20 countries, and a global staff of 400. We work in more than 100 countries worldwide.

Summary of Position:

IREX seeks qualified Chief of Party candidates for an anticipated five-year USAID-funded program in Niger which will equip vulnerable young women and men in Niger with technical and life skills, networks, and capital for increased strategic economic opportunities. The Chief of Party with be based in Niamey, and will oversee all programmatic aspects, ensuring that objectives are met on time and within budget.

This position is contingent on funding.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Provide strategic and technical leadership to the program and the team; bring dynamic and creative leadership to bring innovation to rigorous program implementation and meeting donor deliverables

Serve as the principal liaison with USAID, as well as with key government officials at the national and local level, other donors and implementers, private sector and civil society partners. Engage with program beneficiaries, youth leaders, youth cooperatives youth networks, and other stakeholders; ensure that all stakeholder relationships are managed effectively

Develop annual workplans in collaboration with staff and stakeholders, and oversee workplan implementation

Develop and maintain effective partnerships with local, regional, and international organizations.

Ensure project activities are implemented on schedule and within budget

Supervise, manage, and mentor project staff and work in close coordination with IREX s home office

Ability to establish strong working relationships with senior government officials; youth-led groups, community officials, media, civil society, and private sector leaders; international donors; and other stakeholders

Proven leadership qualities and excellent management skills

Demonstrated ability to track and manage budgets and plan both strategically and creatively to meet project objectives

Closing date: 2019-10-12

About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutionsinto action helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.Now, and for the future.

Region / Department Summary

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) team enhances Mercy Corps' ability to deliver high impact programming by supporting the generation and use of high quality data for decision-making. It forms a critical component of the broader agency Strategy and Learning Initiative that seeks to drive greater evidence-based decision-making for greater program impact and accountability. The MEL team works directly with agency leadership in country and at headquarters to strengthen MEL by positioning it as a strategic functional area that is a critical mechanism for learning and is a part of good business practice for the agency. The team represents Mercy Corps externally to ensure our experience helps shape the relief and development field and to ensure that Mercy Corps keeps abreast of developments in donor and peer agency approaches to monitoring and evaluation.

General Position Summary

The Regional MEL Advisor role is a field-based position meant to support the countries in their respective region to implement sound M&E systems, assist with the roll out of existing and new MEL guidance, including TOLA, use data for decision making and conduct training as needed. The role is further designed to support the other core program performance requirements (e.g., indicators choice and program design, program quality, and program management principles, mobile technology and adaptive management). The rollout will include engagement with country-level M&E team members, program managers and country and regional leadership, assessment of the current state of M&E and train team members in each country in adopting M&E best practices. The Regional MEL Advisor will need to engage with field leadership to nurture and help develop an effective, impact-driven leadership culture. The first responsibility for this position is to develop a detailed workplan for each fiscal year in coordination with PaQ and T4D.

Essential Job Responsibilities

MONITORING AND EVALUATION STRATEGY

Develop regional workplan for FY19

Develop and maintain regional MEL policies

Create MEL dashboard to capture MEL needs, budgets and planning for the region

Conduct regional webinars on topics related to understanding and implementing the MEL guidance, Tola and CARM

Help country teams make use of M&E data and contribute to evidence-based learning at all levels.

Organizational Learning.

Other duties as required.

Organizational Learning:As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve - we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

Accountability to Beneficiaries:Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Supervisory Responsibility

Knowledge and Experience

BA in international development or other relevant social science (MA preferred).

7-10 years of experience working in international relief and development programs, with at least three years focused on providing M&E technical support to field programs, and at least four years working overseas preferred.

Strong communication skills; able to work remotely with a geographically dispersed team.

Success Factors

Strong team player, good communication and diplomatic skills

Able to facilitate complex team dynamics and achieve aims

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Good organizational skills and ability to work independently.

Strong commitment to advancing learning in international development through monitoring and evaluation

Active within the M&E and learning community

Strong relationship-building skills and commitment to working collaboratively

Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions

This position is based in West Africa (ideally in one of the three Mercy Corps Countries but not limited) with up to 50% of time spent traveling. International travel may be to insecure and/or remote locations.

Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

Niger: Safety and Security Coordinator

Closing date: 2019-10-31

The Safety & Security Coordinator reporting to the Country Director (CD). She or he will develop and oversee the implementation of humanitarian access and security management systems and protocols in line with humanitarian principles, humanitarian needs, duty of care principles, and IRC s strategy.

She or he will identify changes and trends in the humanitarian access and security environment in Niger, develop and oversee the implementation of responsive plans, standard operating procedures and contingency plans, and facilitate training and capacity building of both management and field staff.

She or he will provide expert humanitarian access and security risk management advice to all levels of IRC staff in the country office on building relationships with stakeholders, negotiating and mediating humanitarian access, contextual understanding, managing critical incidents, and providing timely advisories.

She or he will work closely with the Deputy Director of Operations (DDO) and the Field Coordinators (FC) to ensure that organizational security policies and procedures are responsive to the context, adequate and known to staff, and in line with global safety and security standards.

Working closely with the Deputy Director of Programs and Program Coordinators, she or he will help maximize the effectiveness of IRC s activities in Niger by contributing to the design and ongoing adaptation of programming to ensure it is contextually appropriate. Where applicable, she or he will also provide guidance and support to partner organizations and ensure the capacity building of IRC staff, incentive workers, and partners with active hands-on collaboration.

Major Responsibilities

Humanitarian Access Management

Develop and implement humanitarian access strategies and approaches tailored to local contexts in field sites throughout Niger

Ensure humanitarian access approaches are responsive to local context and include overarching community engagement components

Ensure that the IRC field humanitarian access teams conduct principled and sustainable negotiations with relevant actors in Niger in line with humanitarian principles, humanitarian needs, duty of care principles, and the IRC s SAP

Work to ensure that IRC, its mission and work in the areas of operations is known and accepted

Work to encourage stakeholders to work with the IRC in ensuring that staff and programs are safe and allowed to continue humanitarian activities in Niger

Provide technical input and advice in assessments to consider new IRC programs in new geographic areas, and regular assessment reviews for existing locations

Assist in the continued development of humanitarian access teams and activities across Niger

Contribute in developing and implementing guidelines for humanitarian access and engagement with non-state actors articulating standard IRC policy and guidance

Oversee and advise on the implementation and review of tailored acceptance strategies

Maintain a high level of preparedness vis-a-vis predicted contextual fluctuations operationally and programmatically

Enhance IRC image and acceptance within the community and amongst stakeholders by providing guidance on inclusive visibility strategies

Work with appropriate IRC units, including HR, to ensure timely and appropriate follow-up to violations of IRC s Code of Conduct, in addition to operational breaches to humanitarian principles

Safety and Security Risk Management

Provide technical support on all policies, procedures, guidelines and planning for staff safety, operational security and program continuity in Niger

Evaluate, review and update the security management plans on a regular basis in compliance with global safety and security standards and requirements

Work with Field Coordinators to develop, consolidate and implement operating procedures and contingency plans

Maintain a network of IRC Security Focal Points at each field office and program sites

Evaluate, review and update the hibernation and evacuation plans for all IRC offices and residences in Niger and ensure that the practical preparations are in place and known to all staff involved

Conduct risk assessments of contracted and prospective offices and residences. Follow up on actions to be taken to ensure compliance with safety and security standards

Undertake continual assessments of equipment, and the protocols by which that equipment is used, to ensure that minimal conditions for security are being met

Provide and implement best possible solutions for use of equipment to facilitate communication between staff, including here proposing safe alternative means of communication and equipment

Ensure safety and security protocol, reporting mechanism, and capacity building initiative account for gender-specific risks, staff profiles and background, and are sensitive to local contexts

Networking and Liaison:

Maintaining a network of IRC security focal points in the country program as well as external professional contacts and counterparts

Provide timely feedback on questions and technical assistance requests from country program team members

Monitor and provide support and reporting on NGO field security initiatives as required

Identify, create and maintain a network with NGO/UN and other humanitarian access and security specialists suitable for the region

Compile and submit regular reports that track incidents and trends in humanitarian access and local security contexts within the IRC s area of operation.

Submit daily contextual updates as needed to the SMT and relevant field and program management staff

Work closely with IRC field management teams to ensure all incidents and accidents are followed up with an official written report, which is then shared with relevant stakeholders and filed appropriately. Ensure that final incident reports are provided when IRC is closing the case.

Liaise with partners to assess capacity building needs and provide advice and support where feasible and necessary

Work with relevant internal focal points to develop and review the IRC Niger information and on-boarding package for new hires and visitors

Program Development:

Participate in program design in close cooperation with the Deputy Director of Programs and DDO

Support program coordinator and field management staff in developing conflict-sensitive and contextually-appropriate approaches in Niger

Participate in program review meetings and contribute to implementation plans to ensure the timely, safe, and secure delivery of IRC service to beneficiaries

Advise program and field management teams on context-specific risks pertaining humanitarian access, safety, and security, and contribute to the development and implementation of mitigation measures and plans

Emergency Preparedness and Response:

Contribute to the development of country emergency preparedness plans

As required, support and advise the SMT during humanitarian or security/safety emergencies

Assist with the humanitarian access and security component (situation analysis and background information, security assessments) of the Emergency Response Team deployments in Niger

Contribute to the development of operational and programmatic contingency plans that respond to different emergency scenarios

Staff Performance Management, Learning & Development:

Hire, supervise, and build the capacity of team members in relevant technical and management competencies

Develop and implement remote management capacity building approaches to build the strengths of the team in Niger

Hold high-quality meetings with each direct report on a regular and predictable basis, at least monthly

Provide a measurable development plan including on-the-job learning with the aim of strengthening technical capacity, exchanging knowledge within the team and providing guidance on career paths.

As required identify staff performance issues and work with Human Resources to document and address these in accordance with the National Staff Employment Policies

Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions

Promote and monitor staff care and well-being. Model healthy work-life balance practices. Support appropriate interventions in response to identified staff care needs of both national and international staff

Look for opportunities to support staff in their career growth, where appropriate. As part of succession plan and nationalization goals, identify, train and develop capability and capacity of national staff to successfully transition role and responsibilities, by the end of assignment

Adhere to and act in accordance with the IRC Global HR Policies and Procedures, and communicates through word and example a high standard of compliance with all applicable policies and regulations

Qualifications

Education:University degree in a field related to security, Management, Political Sciences, or related field, preferred. Technical degree or certification in related field with significant applicable experience.

Qualifications and Work Experience:

A minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of safety & security management with 2-3 years of non-profit or NGO work experience within international humanitarian assistance programs with demonstrated capabilities in planning, organizing and executing humanitarian security operations in the field

Understanding the humanitarian principles, code of conduct and specific intricacies of delivery essential of services to people in need inside Niger sub-sector work linked to NGO field and operations contexts

Understanding of local context, dynamics, and access limitations related gender, disability, religion, tradition, and local norms.

Strong experience as a trainer; ability to develop, implement, facilitate and impart learning to a wide range of audiences

Experience of gaining a precise and impartial understanding of local, regional and international policies, operational positions and interactions, providing clear dynamic briefings and analysis of given and unfolding security and political situations when they occur

Regional experience strongly preferred

Demonstrated Technical Skills:

Proven experience as professional and reliable manager (including management of people and projects)

Standards of Professional ConductThe IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.

Gender Equality:** IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.

Working Environment:The Safety and Security Coordinator will be based in Niamey with regular travel to Agadez, Diffa and other field offices. While security in Niamey is generally calm, civil conflict is ongoing elsewhere in the Diffa region, and the area is considered unstable. Strict adherence to security guidelines is requested of all IRC staff. The Safety and Security Coordinator will be provided with a private room in comfortable shared housing in Niamey. This position is non-accompanied.

Niger: Chief of Party USAID’s Markets and Nutrition (M&N) - Niger

Closing date: 2019-11-30

Lutheran World Relief (LWR) is seeking applications for Chief of Party (COP) for the anticipated USAID Markets & Nutrition project in Niger. M&N will serve as the lead markets development activity for USAID s Resilience in the Sahel II Project (RISE II) and the Sahel Development Partnership. M&N has the following Goal and Expected Results:

The COP has primary responsibility for project performance and budget management and directs the planning, supervision and coordination of all project activities and staff, in accordance with donor guidelines. The Chief of Party will be based in Niger and will report directly to the Senior Director, Africa at LWR. S/he will liaise regularly with key stakeholders representing the program, including USAID in-country technical advisors and other staff, Government of Niger, relevant Ministry stakeholders, and to civil society networks.

This is an anticipated five-year project with a budget of $34 - $37M. Position is contingent upon award and funding.

Duties:

Provide overall leadership and supervision of all project activities, including sub-awardees/contractors and project personnel; lead the Program Management Unit.

Serve as LWR s representative to USAID, the Government of Niger, other donors and multinationals, technical agencies and other participating organizations on behalf of the project.

Oversee quality and timely reporting in line with donor requirements according to the contract/award agreement; monitor progress of program objectives and work with the country director and the program officer in headquarters to ensure quality control.

Ensure the development and implementation of key project deliverables, including the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) plan and work plan. Monitor staff performance and provide capacity strengthening support when needed

Hold team and partners accountable to meet objectives in timely manner; ultimately responsible for management of fiduciary risk, attention to value for money and continual performance improvement.

Ensure visibility of program results, achievements and lessons learned through presentations at conferences and workshops and/or publishing articles through professional journals.

Lead and manage LWRs program team, including staff with administrative related duties, and consortium staff, to ensure that they are able to successfully implement efficiently all program operations and achieve program objectives.

The position requires a competent and experienced person with the following attributes:

Minimum 12 years of increasingly higher levels of responsibility working in international development, preferably in commercial value chains, food security, and economic growth with an emphasis on development and marketing of agricultural products.

Minimum of 10 years experience working with development programming in contexts similar to Niger; experience working in West Africa and particularly in Niger.

Chief of party level experience on donor funded projects is required in the following sectors:

Closing date: 2019-11-30

Lutheran World Relief (LWR) is seeking applications for Market Systems and Agriculture Technical Advisor for the anticipated USAID Markets & Nutrition project in Niger. M&N will serve as the lead markets development activity for USAID s Resilience in the Sahel II Project (RISE II) and the Sahel Development Partnership. M&N has the following Goal and Expected Results:

The Market Systems and Agriculture Technical Advisor will provide technical leadership and support to the assessment and design of livelihood and market system development interventions. This position reports directly to the Chief of Party.

This is an anticipated five-year project with a budget of $34 - $37M.

*Position is contingent upon award and funding.

Duties:

Lead the design of interventions to strengthen livelihood and agricultural systems so they are better able to respond to shocks and stresses, and benefit from local and regional market opportunities.

Lead the development of the project s technical documents supporting the evidence-based on, and related to, nutrition-sensitive agriculture and market systems, including producing content and ensuring technical quality.

Provide technical expertise, coordination, capacity building activities to strengthen market system resilience and value chain management, including cowpeas, small ruminants, horticulture, and poultry.

Maintain and build relationships with government stakeholders to ensure collaboration and buy-in.

Guide day-to-day implementation and management to ensure timely, relevant, high quality services of the contract.

Niger: Finance Director USAID’s Markets and Nutrition (M&N) - Niger

Closing date: 2019-11-30

Lutheran World Relief (LWR) is seeking applications for Finance Director for the anticipated USAID Markets & Nutrition project in Niger (M&N). M&N will serve as the lead markets development activity for USAID s Resilience in the Sahel II Project (RISE II) and the Sahel Development Partnership. M&N has the following Goal and Expected Results:

The Finance Director will oversee the financial management and assets of the program in accordance with LWR and USAID guidelines. It is a crucial role and will ensure that the program is managed effectively and within budget. The Finance Director will work closely with LWR s Baltimore-based International Finance team and locally-based project finance team to monitor, manage, and report on all project funds and oversee administration, logistics, and office management. This position reports directly to the Chief of Party.

This is an anticipated five-year project with a budget of $34 - $37M. Position is contingent upon award and funding.

Duties:

Oversee day-to-day operations and financial management of the project.

Ensure that all project financial transactions are allowable, reasonable and allocable and within the established financial management policies of LWR and USAID.

Oversee procurement of project equipment according to LWR s Procurement Guidelines as well as ensure compliance with USAID and LWR regulations, procedures and local labor laws.

Serve as the primary point of contact and advisor on all matters pertaining to administrative and financial support with LWR headquarters.

Provide the necessary managerial, logistical and administrative support required for the fulfillment of deliverables including budget, finance, human resources management, general services/facilities and logistics.

Closing date: 2019-11-30

Lutheran World Relief (LWR) is seeking applications for Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Advisor for the anticipated USAID Markets & Nutrition project in Niger. M&N will serve as the lead markets development activity for USAID s Resilience in the Sahel II Project (RISE II) and the Sahel Development Partnership. M&N has the following Goal and Expected Results:

The MEL Advisor will provide leadership and technical guidance to M&N staff and partners on all MEL related activities. This position reports directly to the Chief of Party.

This is an anticipated five-year project with a budget of $34 - $37M. Position is contingent upon award and funding.

Duties:

Lead the development, implementation, refinement, and harmonization of M&N s MEL system

Identify and train staff on appropriate and relevant indicators in line with international and national M&E standards

Oversee the program s robust learning component, including providing technical assistance for the project baseline, mid-line, and end-line and developing a research dissemination plan

Ensure on-time, accurate, and quality reporting according to contract

Build capacity of local stakeholders and project staff in relevant M&E topics, including data dissemination and use for program improvement; build the capacity of the project sites and support them to effectively introduce and maintain the project M&E systems and processes

Participate in relevant M&E technical working groups and coordinating bodies; work with relevant ministries on project-linked M&E, as appropriate

The position requires a competent and experienced person with the following attributes:

Masters Degree or higher in economics, business, international development, agricultural economics, agribusiness or a related field

Minimum 10 years of relevant monitor and evaluation experience in commercial value chains, food security, and economic growth with an emphasis on development and marketing of agricultural products

Familiarity with USAID rules and regulations

Experience designing program M&E plans and logical frameworks and monitoring their implementation

Ability to lead multi-method project baseline and end-line evaluations that include focus group discussions and key informant interviews

Experience working with development programming in contexts similar to Niger; experience working in West Africa, particularly Niger

Knowledge of different M&E tools, approaches, and methods in addition to experience working with grant making organizations

Working experience in training, coaching and mentoring teams in monitoring-related techniques and methods